Financial Analyst, Events

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to support their growing Special Events and VIP Operations teams. This dynamic role involves financial reporting, planning, and analysis of business trends and event profitability. You will collaborate closely with management and finance teams to track performance against budgets and provide insights that drive strategic decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for finance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact within a renowned organization. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while delivering exceptional entertainment experiences.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Track actuals against plan by event and overall P&L.
• Execute month-end close process including booking accruals.
• Provide reforecasts and articulate causes of change.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Hyperion

Business Objects

Cognos

Job description

Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description
The Financial Analyst of Events will support the fast growing USH Special Events and VIP Operations teams as part of the Finance FP&A team. The role will assist in financial reporting related to month close, quarterly pacing/estimates; financial planning including the annual budget and re-forecasts; and analysis of business trends, event profitability, portfolio trends and process opportunities. This individual will work closely with the Special Events and VIP mgmt. teams, the functional finance teams and the rest of the FP&A team.

Responsibilities
Events P&L Tracking, Reporting and Planning:

• Track actuals against plan by event and as an overall P&L holistically
• Communicate trends and expectations effectively to mgmt. and FP&A leadership
• Execute Month end close process including booking accruals, adjusting budget variances, cost reclasses & revenue recognition.
• Partner with Events mgmt. to create a strong annual plan that ties to business objectives and requires ongoing pacing/monitoring
• Provide reforecasts of the year as needed and articulate causes of change clearly and effectively on a volume/rate basis v. prior year & v. budget

Individual Event Approval, Planning And Closeout

• Generate charge numbers for events including use of SAP Project Interface to initiate Event Creation
• Participate in the pricing and event approval for all events including the formal event approval process on behalf of Finance Function
• Prepare necessary infrastructure to accurately track each individual event
• Work with the sales managers to plan event costs, confirm cost estimates and track actuals against those plan specifically Operating Expense Budgets on a case-by-case basis
• Work with the functional and finance partners to understand and reconcile actuals vs estimates
• Close each event as part of the Month/Quarter close process & determine whether additional accrual is required

Portfolio And Balance Sheet Analysis/Reconciliation

• Understand the event portfolio trends and work with Event mgmt. to understand implications and potential opportunities
• Manage deferred revenue balance sheet account for Special Events & prepare monthly reconciliations to reduce ongoing variances
• Initiate creative solutions on balance sheet variances & take ownership of detailed research/deep-dives through new reconciliation methodologies

Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong Computer / Analysis Skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in using and managing budget/planning systems (SAP, Hyperion, Business Objects, Cognos, etc)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to all levels of the organization
• Resourceful problem solver, with the ability to prioritize and create approaches to meet required objectives
• Demonstrate leadership values and ability to develop and participate in diverse/cross-functional teams
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide spectrum of customers
• Ability to maintain a big picture perspective as well as be detail-oriented is essential
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Effectively handles sensitive and confidential matters

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $68,640 - $75,000

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production